Factory Startup Leader: Commissioning & Operations

Agrocorp International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrocorp International is seeking an experienced Factory Director – Commissioning & Manufacturing Operations to lead the commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness of a new large-scale facility in Johor, Malaysia.

This strategic role will oversee Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Utilities, QA/QC, Food Safety, EHS, Warehouse, and Operational Excellence to ensure a successful transition into commercial production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of progressive manufacturing experience within food, ingredients, dairy, biotechnology, nutritional, FMCG, or related manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 10-15 years in senior leadership positions such as Factory Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Director, Manufacturing Director, General Manager, Plant Director, or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrated success in plant commissioning, start-up, operational readiness, and plant stabilization projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.
• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations across Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Utilities, QA/QC, Warehouse, and EHS.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity improvement, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, Halal compliance and food safety.
• Liaise with regulators, certification bodies, contractors, and customers.
• Develop KPIs and build a high-performance manufacturing culture.

Skills

Factory Operations Management

Plant Commissioning & Start-Up

Operational Readiness

Lean Manufacturing

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

CAPEX Project Management

Cost Management & Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

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Job description

Agrocorp International is seeking an experienced Factory Director – Commissioning & Manufacturing Operations to lead the commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness of a new large-scale facility in Johor, Malaysia.

This strategic role will oversee Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Utilities, QA/QC, Food Safety, EHS, Warehouse, and Operational Excellence to ensure a successful transition into commercial production.